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Change can be brutal at times but I’ve learned to embrace it and let it work for me. Take a listen and hope you feel encouraged.

It’s another Black Star Power episode y’all! Today Trae is joined by Yvie Oddly, one of the amazing Drag Queens from the show NUBIA: Juneteenth Celebration happening tonight at The Moore Theatre. Many Queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race will be in the building- it’s an epic show you won’t want to miss!! And Rell Be Free is in the building! He’ll share more about his beginnings in music and how he shape...

In the June 19th, 2023 episode of Circling Seattle Sports on Converge Media, Charles Hamaker goes over: The Mariners successful homestand, the Storm winning two of their past three, the Sounders having four players called into international duty, the Reign playing to a frustrating draw in Houston, the Seawolves wrapping up their regular season, and much more! Tune in for the best recap of all thin...

It's a #BlackStarPower episode y'all! Today Trae connects with Billboard Charting R&B Artist Kevin Ross!! Tune in to hear about his latest EP "Midnight Microdose Vol. 1" and his upcoming Juneteenth event at Jimi Hendrix Park! Trae also recaps some of the amazing events happening this weekend and Monday. You won't want to miss this one!!

Today K. Wyking Garrett is in the building!! He and Trae get to dive deep into this year’s Juneteenth celebration at Jimi Hendrix Park. And Trae recently got to connect with Carlecia Bell about Phenomenal She, an amazing organization helping young women in South King County. Tune in for a great episode y’all!

This coming week, the celebrations for Juneteenth begin. And while we are "technically" free, the question still remains, "Are Black Women Free" HeartBeat welcomes back Dr. Karen Johnson and Attorney Sheley Secrest, Regional Vice President NAACP to have this conversation. Black women continue to be on the forefront of abuse and activism.

This coming week, the celebrations for Juneteenth begin. And while we are "technically" free, the question still remains, "Are Black Women Free" HeartBeat welcomes back Dr. Karen Johnson and Attorney Sheley Secrest, Regional Vice President NAACP to have this conversation. Black women continue to be on the forefront of abuse and activism.

Today Trae gets to sit with Melinda Raebyne to learn about her career in film and discuss the work of Meaningful Movies Project. Next Trae connects with Pearl Nelson from Homesight as he tells us about a new home ownership model they’re building.

Today Trae is joined by Rev. Dr. Leslie Braxton as he shares some of the work behind Songs of Black Folk happening on June 18th at Paramount Theatre. This phenomenal concert isn’t just about music, it’s also about history.

I was having a conversation with a friend and I said… some of us are trying to squeeze ourselves into spaces we don’t belong! The no is for a reason, now wait for the bigger picture! Take a listen and be encouraged.

In the June 12th, 2023 episode of Circling Seattle Sports on Converge Media, Charles Hamaker goes over: The Mariners continued struggles with consistency, the Storm building brick by brick, the Sounders wasting a three-goal game, the Reign getting revenge on the Current, the Seawolves securing the #2 seed in the West, and much more. Tune in for your weekly recap of all things Seattle professional...

Trae connects with Heru TchaasAmen to hear how he’s been bringing Qigong to more areas, helping youth to elders heal themselves. He also shares his partnership with Friends of Waterfront Seattle to teach Qigong at Pier 62.

Today Trae is joined by Keshia Porcincula of STEM Path Innovations Network. She'll tell us about the organizations and some programs they have available right now. Next, it's Fitness Friday with Deon 'BodiMeChanik' Abdullah. He'll share more fitness tips we can use to keep our bodies healthy.

Tune in for another episode of Clap Back Culture as Julia Jessie of Cpnverge Media claps back on the nation's biggest stories in politics and pop culture. Tonight's host will be diving in on shocking headlines, and tonight we have a jammed packed show for you. Tune in, You won't want to miss it! Get everything you need and in between, Right here on Clap Back Culture!

Today Trae connects with Karrington and Paul from ROOTS to learn about their upcoming ROOTS Celebration Gathering

Effenus Henderson, President and CEO of Henderworks joins HeartBeat to hear more insight into what is happening, from his perspective on the DEI work companies are "working on"

I was having a conversation with a close friend and we began to talk about how life was 7 years ago for my family. It was wasn’t easy and I compared to how my wife use to decorate a home and how now she decorates. Back then we did what we could with what we had and made it the best and that’s how life is. You don’t wait for tomorrow you start now in your today!

In this June 5th, 2023 episode of Circling Seattle Sports on Converge Media, Charles Hamaker discusses the Mariners recent struggles, the Storm's tight losses, the Sounders recent struggles, the Reign's busy news week, the Kraken extending Ron Francis, the Seawolves clinching a playoff berth, and much more! Tune in for your full week of coverage in Seattle Professional Sports news!

It's Finesse and Fitness Friday focused on self care y'all! Trae connects with Rasheeda Hatchett once again as she brings the finesse for the day. This month, she'll share some self care tips we can all use. Fitness is up next with Deon 'BodiMeChanik' Abdullah as he shares some insight on chronic pain and rehab self care.

Tune in for another episode of Clap Back Culture as Julia Jessie and JC of the OVT Network clap back on the nation's biggest stories in politics and pop culture. Tonight's host will be diving in on shocking headlines, and tonight we have a jammed packed show for you. Tune in, You won't want to miss it! Get everything you need and in between, Right here on Clap Back Culture!

Today Trae connects with Mario Brown of the American Red Cross. He'll tell us about the importance of blood donations. Next Trae sits with Dr. Michelle Martin to learn about Read-A-Rama, a fun way to keep kids reading in the summer. Lastly, Trae is joined by Brittany Davis, a multi-talented musician performing at the Seattle Pride in the Park Festival this weekend.

HeartBeat continues this week, after a compelling show last week about what is happening to Black Women (people). Welcome Philip Jacobs, Author, Addressing the Elephant in the Room, Senior Consultant at UPD Consulting and former Executive Director of Washington Employers for Racial Equity.

Today, Trae connects with Brian Callanan to hear about the topics he and David have been covering on Seattle News, Views, & Brews. Tune in to learn more about these important topics.

Today, you’ll get a double dose of dopeness because Trae is joined by Julia Jessie of our very own Clap Back Culture! She’ll share what she’s been up to with her expanding family and being bathed in blessings. She also tells us what to expect on this week’s Clap Back Culture. You won’t want to miss it!

I decided to record a conversation on the beach in Tampa Florida with my buddy Connor Macdonald. We talked about..what if we didn’t take the next step in believing the the dream we always knew could happen! Take a listen and be encouraged.